7 Benefits of Foster Care for the Children
For children in care, there can often be a variety of mixed emotions. However, it is no secret that foster care is beneficial for them in so many ways. Foster carers perform vital roles in a wider societal context and have a significant part to play in changing lives and creating opportunities for safety, healing, and forward movement. Here are seven benefits of foster care for children that are not talked about enough. fizkes...
Spring Bedding Makeover – Our Joyous Top Finds
I don’t know about you, but I think this winter has been one of the longest I can ever remember, it just seems to have gone on and on. I suppose the endless wet weather, and weekend storms (and why always the weekend when we want to get out and about, what about Mondays, they’re a good day for a storm right?) hasn’t helped much either. But at last, the spring seems to be gradually slipping into sight, daffodils are...
What has made Monopoly Live so popular?
Are you someone that loved playing the Monopoly board game when you were a child – and maybe still now? Then Monopoly Live is the game for you on Virgin Games! A fresh take and a classic. txking shutterstock First off, let us talk about a brief history of our beloved family board game. Over the years, Monopoly has developed from a board game to a product you can now play on your mobile, console, or in a casino. It is one of...
Making Your Home Grandparent-friendly
We’ve just waved off my husband’s parents after their annual Christmas visit; and for the first time we realised that they are, in fact, getting older. They’re almost in their 80’s, and my FIL is not in good health at all. And I’ve realised we’ve switched life roles again. Once they were parenting us. Then we parented our small people… and now it feels as though we’re parenting them as...
Enjoying Your Alone Time as a Stay-at-Home Parent
As a stay-at-home parent, you are used to having a busy and hectic schedule, taking care of your family and running errands. However, there may come a time when your family is away, and you find yourself with an entire house to yourself. This is the perfect opportunity to take some time for yourself and indulge in activities that you enjoy. Here are some things to do as a stay-at-home parent while the family is away: Dragana Gordic...
Top Tips to Create a Teenage Bedroom Paradise
Your baby got big, is almost all-grown-up… and it is officially time to scrap the farm animal wallpaper and invest in something a little more adult. Renovating a bedroom can be expensive and time consuming, but with a little thought you can quite easily create a space that your teenager will love without breaking the bank (or needing to do it again in 6mths time). In fact, we recently did a kids-to-teens bedroom makeover for...